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<blockquote data-quote="snoopy snoopy dog dog" data-source="post: 601086" data-attributes="member: 13611"><p>I'm in full favour of this being implemented as law for the reasons stated. Less front line defenders frees up space for attackers. Positive kicking is also rewarded.</p><p></p><p>I disagree with this proposal:</p><p><em>► Offside lines 5m back from the ruck (and maul)</em></p><p></p><p>If we talk about the law of unintended consuquences, this would lead to more bish bash rugby, more pick-and-go and less passing. The attacking team essentially has an extra 5m to bulldoze forward at little risk. Perhaps a "halo rule" is enforcable to counteract this because the proposal has merit. A "halo rule" keeps the offside line where it is once defenders are within 5 yards either side of the ruck/maul. Further out, the offside line is 5 yards back. While it would be hard to enforce (unless we looked at two on field refs a la rugby league), it would ensure there's more space out wide to beat a blitz defence.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="snoopy snoopy dog dog, post: 601086, member: 13611"] I'm in full favour of this being implemented as law for the reasons stated. Less front line defenders frees up space for attackers. Positive kicking is also rewarded. I disagree with this proposal: [I]► Offside lines 5m back from the ruck (and maul)[/I] If we talk about the law of unintended consuquences, this would lead to more bish bash rugby, more pick-and-go and less passing. The attacking team essentially has an extra 5m to bulldoze forward at little risk. Perhaps a "halo rule" is enforcable to counteract this because the proposal has merit. A "halo rule" keeps the offside line where it is once defenders are within 5 yards either side of the ruck/maul. Further out, the offside line is 5 yards back. While it would be hard to enforce (unless we looked at two on field refs a la rugby league), it would ensure there's more space out wide to beat a blitz defence. [/QUOTE]
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